Limitations of microscopy to differentiate <it>Plasmodium</it> species in a region co-endemic for <it>Plasmodium falciparum</it>, <it>Plasmodium vivax</it> and <it>Plasmodium knowlesi</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In areas co-endemic for multiple <it>Plasmodium</it> species, correct diagnosis is crucial for appropriate treatment and surveillance. Species misidentification by microscopy has been reported in areas co-endemic for viva...

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Main Authors: Barber Bridget E, William Timothy, Grigg Matthew J, Yeo Tsin W, Anstey Nicholas M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:Malaria Journal
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Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/12/1/8